INGLÉS TÉCNICO TEMA 6

Decide if the following are true or false: "I'm sorry" and "I apologise" are not acceptable ways to apologise if you bumped into someone with your shopping trolley. F. V.

Decide if the following are true or false: Celebrities who want to apologise have to choose their words carefully. V. F.

Complete the sentences with the correct modal verb to express ability: She _______ (can/could/be able to) speak four languages fluently. When I was ten, I ______ (can/could/be able to) ride a bike. They _____________(can/could/be able to) solve the problem yesterday. He ____________(can/could/be able to) finish the project by next week. We ________ (can/could/be able to) read when we were five.

Complete the following sentences with the correct modal verb (can, could, be able to) in the appropriate tense (present, past, future): When I was younger, I_________ run very fast. She _______solve the math problem without any help. They ______ see the fireworks from their balcony last night. Next year, we ___________ travel to Europe. I ______speak three languages fluently.

Complete the following sentences with the correct modal verb (can, could, be able to) in the appropriate tense (present, past, future): He __________ finish the project by tomorrow. When she was a child, she _________ play the piano beautifully. We_________ complete the assignment on time last week. He ____________ fix his bike after school yesterday. I ___________ understand the instructions easily.

Complete the following sentences using the correct modal verb (can, could, may, might) and the appropriate form: Word Bank: _______I use your pen for a moment?. When I was a teenager, I ______ stay out until midnight. _____ we go to the park after lunch?. She asked if she ________ leave the class early. ____you please help me with this assignment?. When he was a kid, he ____ play video games all day. If you finish your work, you _____ leave early today. ____ I suggest a different approach to this problem?. ____ not use the gym without permission. ____ she come to the meeting tomorrow?.

Fill in the blanks with CAN or CAN'T: I'm sorry but you ____ smoke here. Can you speak French? No, I _____. _____ you speak English?. You _____ leave your bags at reception. _____you sign here, please?. You ______visit different tourist attractions. Children under 12 ______ travel alone. They must always be accompanied by an adult. Where _____I find a tourist information office?. Where are you? I ______ see you.

Look at the following sentences and use one of the modal verbs in brackets to fill the gaps. You ______ (may/could) leave now if you wish. ________ (Could/May) you open the window a bit, please?. _____(May/Can) you play the piano?. ________ (Can't/May) I make a call on your mobile?. Do you know if Mark ____(can/can't) sing?. Caroline, your friends _______ (can/could) stay the night if they want to. They're perfectly welcome. ________ (May/Could) you lend me 40 Euros till Monday?. Listen, please. Students __________(may/could) study in the library from five to nine in the evening.

What does "I’m sorry" mean in the sentences below? Match the sentences and their meanings. Matching exercise. Sorry, I think that's my coat. He had a terrible childhood. I'm sorry I asked him to tell me about his past. Sorry, what did you say?.

What is “I’m sorry” equivalent to in the following sentences? Match the sentences and their meanings. Matching exercise. I'm sorry I won't be able to go because... I'm sorry, but I can't agree with you on this. I'm sorry, you can't have the afternoon off because... I'm sorry, you can't smoke at school. I'm sorry, your computer can't be fixed. Sorry, could you open the window? It's too hot in here.

Complete the following sentences using the appropriate modal verb: may, might, could, must, can't. She _____ be at the office; her car is parked outside. You _____ leave early today if you finish your work on time. He ______ have forgotten his keys; he's always very careful. This ______ be John's book; his name is written on the cover. They _______ go to the concert tonight, but they are not sure yet.

Complete the following sentences using the appropriate modal verb: may, might, could, must, can't. You ____ be joking! There's no way he could have done that.6. She _____call you later to discuss the project. He ______ have finished the report; he hasn't even started it. You _______be quiet in the library; it's a rule. They _____be traveling now, so they might not answer your call.

Look at the following sentences and use one of the modal verbs in brackets to fill the gaps. They ______ (may/must) be away for the weekend but I'm not sure. He ______(can/could) be French, judging by his accent. With luck, tomorrow ______ (can't/could) be a sunny day. You _____(can/might) be right but I'm going to check anyway. The exam ______ (can't/might) be easy. You never know. It _______ (may/can't) be true about a sauropod dinosaur living in Lake Telé in the Congo. It's impossible.

Look at the following sentences and use one of the modal verbs in brackets to fill the gaps. Dave reckons she's from the States but I think she (can't/might) be from Scandinavia. I _____ (can't/might) go to the party but I'm not sure yet. This (must/could) be the right answer but we'll have to check with your teacher to make sure. She's been revising 10 hours a day for 3 weeks. She _______(could/must) be exhausted. Nobody's answering. They _______(can't/must) be out. He ______(can't/may) be from the USA. He doesn't speak English.

Exercises on Clauses of Reason Complete the following sentences using the correct clause of reason (because, since, as, due to, owing to, because of, for): She didn't go to the party ___________she was feeling sick. The match was postponed _______ the heavy rain. ________ he was late, he missed the meeting. They decided to stay indoors ___________ it was too hot outside. __________his hard work, he got promoted.

Exercises on Clauses of Reason Complete the following sentences using the correct clause of reason (because, since, as, due to, owing to, because of, for): _____they had no money, they couldn't buy the tickets. We didn't go out. ______________ it was raining heavily. __________ he had finished his homework, he went out to play. The flight was delayed _______ technical issues. He apologized ______his mistake.

Complete the following sentences using the correct clause of result (so, such...that, therefore, consequently, as a result, thus, so that, because, since, as, due to, owing to, because of, for this reason): The weather was cold, _________we stayed indoors. It was ______ a beautiful day that we went to the beach. He didn’t study; _________ he failed the exam. She missed the bus and _____________ was late for work. It rained heavily; ____________ the game was canceled.

Complete the following sentences using the correct clause of result (so, such...that, therefore, consequently, as a result, thus, so that, because, since, as, due to, owing to, because of, for this reason): He worked hard; _____ he earned a promotion. She saved money ________she could buy a car. She went home _________she was tired. __________it was raining, we stayed indoors. ____he was not feeling well, he didn’t go to work.

Complete the following sentences using the correct clause of result (so, such...that, therefore, consequently, as a result, thus, so that, because, since, as, due to, owing to, because of, for this reason): The game was canceled _______the heavy rain. __________ the traffic, he was late for the meeting. They were late __________ the traffic jam. He couldn’t go ____he was busy. She was very busy, __________she couldn’t attend the meeting.

Fill in the blanks with “because, because of”. The flight was delayed_________ of the fog. They have travelled to Ireland___________ they wanted to know Oscar Wilde's country. She had to stay in bed________ her injured leg. We didn't eat anything________ we had already had dinner. My students were really happy________ their good results.

Fill in the blanks with “because, since, so, therefore, because of”. ________ it was a lovely day, we went for a swim in the river. We missed the beginning of the show _________ we were really late. She didn't get the job ____________ her appearance. I didn't like the film, __________ I left the cinema before it had finished. The main road was closed because of some road works. _________ , we had to take a secondary road.

Fill in the blanks with “so or such (a)”. He is ______ lazy that he will fail all his exams. These are______ disgusting vegetables that I cannot eat any of them. The car was ____dirty that it smelled terrible. It was ______ hot evening that we couldn't work outside. The room was ____ crowded that we could not have any cake. He is_______ nice man that all girls want to go out with him.

Which word combination describes each of the following?. In the past very few women were promoted in this company. Now things are beginning to change. Although a member of the team, he didn't like to participate in the sexist conversations by the coffee machine. Employees complain that their health and productivity will decline if they continue working for 10 hours every day. In our company, employees are required to wear uniforms. In our company, employees are required to wear uniforms.

Complete (can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would). You _______ (can/may/must) leave your shoes at the door before entering the house. She_________ (will/would/should) visit her grandmother this weekend. _________(Can/May/Must) I have a glass of water, please?. They __________ (could/might/must) be at the park right now. He ___________ (should/would/can) go to the doctor if he is feeling unwell.

Complete (can, could, may, might, must, shall, should, will, would). We ______ (shall/must/can) finish the project by the end of this week. You _______ (must/should/can) not drive over the speed limit. I __________ (will/may/could) help you with your homework after dinner. __________(Could/Should/Would) you please pass the salt?. She____________ (can/might/must) have left her keys at home.

Complete the sentences with the correct adjective. The house is very____ (big, tall). Maria is a very _____ person (nice, quickly). The dog is ________(small, slowly). John has _________eyes (blue, fast). The food was __________(delicious, slowly).

Complete the sentences with the correct adverb. Maria sings _____l (good, well). John runs _____(fast, slowly). Peter speaks _______(loud, loudly). She studies __________(diligent, diligently). Martha dances ___________(graceful, gracefully).

Smoking isn't allowed at school. You _________ smoke at school. mustn't. don't have to.

It's not necessary to pick me up. You ____________pick me up. don't have to. have to.

We were forced to leave after we paid our bill. They ____________ leave after they paid their bill. had to. didn't need to.

The instructions tell you to shake the bottle before using the product. You ____________ shake the bottle before using the product. needn't. must.

You can pay either by credit card or you can send us a check. You ___________ send them a check. don't have to. (mustn't.

You can carry your ID with you if you want, but it's not necessary. You __________ carry your ID with you. don't need to. mustn't.

Complete using the correct form of have to. You may have to use some negative forms. Sam can't go out tonight. He ____________ look after his nephew. She didn't have enough sugar, so she borrow some from her neighbour. It's snowing, but luckily we ___________ go out today. To start the TV you _________ press the power button. Daisy worked last weekend, but I _____________. ________ you_________ wear a uniform when you were a child?.

Test yourself. Fill in the blanks with the correct word in brackets. My friend is a __________ (careful / carefully) driver. The boss spoke ____________ (softly / soft) to his employees. He plays the piano very __________ (good / well). She works very __________ (hardly / hard). I read_________ (slowly / slow) in order to enjoy every page.

Test yourself. Fill in the blanks with the correct word in brackets. Mary is an ___________ (intelligent / intelligently) student. I jumped in the car and drove _____________ (quick / quickly) to school. Your boy was very ________ (badly / bad) in class today.

Fill in the blanks with polite expressions. I'd like to ; I'd appreciate it if ; Could ; I'd be grateful if you ; Would it be possible to ; May. ______you inform your manager about the latest figures?. _________could fax me the documents as soon as possible. ___________all the arrangements were made before next week. ________I use your fax machine?. _________book the meeting room for Tuesday?. arrange a meeting with the head of department.

hoose one of the verbs below to complete each sentence. lend ; use ; work ; tell ; borrow ; make arrangements ; ask. I'd like to ____________ someone's office next Thursday. Could you _________ overtime tomorrow?. Could I ________ the photocopier in your office?. Could you ___________ him to attend the meeting?. I'd appreciate it if you could ________ me an office where I could work. Did you________ to receive the visitors?.

Cultural Program Directors are responsible for managing community outreach activities. F. V.

A client recently lost their job and is struggling to pay rent. What kind of professional could help them find resources and support?. Housing Specialist. Community Health Worker. Employment Counselor. Family Support Worker.

A Case Manager can connect clients with various resources and services. V. F.

Child Protection Officers primarily focus on child abuse investigations. V. F.

Which of the following tips would a good facilitator NOT follow?. Allow participants to have a few quick breaks. Encourage the expression of different points of view. Make sure that you have the answer to all the questions participants may ask. Start the meeting on a positive note.

Join the two parts of the sentences. Frank is such a good cook. She's so funny. She speaks English so fluently. The film was so good.

Which two of the following sentences are correct?. The exam was so difficult that nobody passed it. She's such a good student that all the teachers like her. We saw so an interesting film that I'll never forget it. The book was such boring that I couldn't finish it.

Which of the following expressions could we use to complete the sentence: You should leave now, ____ you'll miss your train. Otherwise. Although. To sum up. In consequence.

When asking for permission, can is used in informal situations while Could is used in more formal, polite situations. True or false?. V. F.

When making deductions the opposite of must is mustn't. True or false?. F. V.

Who could they collaborate with to develop educational materials and workshops?. Health Educator. Food Assistance Worker. Disability Services Coordinator. Cultural Program Director.

Community Development Workers directly provide social services to individuals. F. V.

Who would manage the volunteer recruitment and scheduling?. Volunteer Coordinator. Program Assistant. Case Manager. First Aid Technician.

A Crisis Intervention Specialist can help someone experiencing suicidal thoughts. V. F.

I'm sorry but you _____ smoke in here. can't. may. don't have to. might.

ast week my computer broke down and I _____ buy a new one. must. may. had to. could.

A facilitator is someone who will try to help a group of people to reach an agreement. True or false?. V. F.

Which of these words do NOT refer to different ways to dress in the office?. Smart casual. Smart business. Dress code. Casual Friday.

In the UK it's polite to greet everybody with a kiss. True or false?. F. V.

Memos only have one purpose: to solve a problem. True or false?. F. V.

A client recently lost their job and is struggling to pay rent. What kind of professional could help them find resources and support?. Housing Specialist. Family Support Worker. Community Health Worker. Employment Counselor.

Only two of the following sentences are correct. Which ones?. I'm extremely happy that you passed your exams. My friends are constantly studying. He's very differently from his friends. This is a comfortably chair.

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives and other adverbs. True or false?. V. F.

Which of the following expressions can we use to complete the sentence: It's 11 am, so our daughter Christina _____ be at school?. Might. Can. Must. May.

Match the expressions to their meanings. . Sorry you can't watch TV now. It's too late. Sorry, you haven't passed the exam. Sorry, I won't be able to go because I have an exam tomorrow. Sorry, could you pass the salt?.

Combine the words to make expressions we've seen in this unit. Corporate. In. Well. Smart.

Which TWO expressions can we use to complete the sentence?: Most citizens have never received any linguistic training. ___, their language skills are insufficient. As a result. Consequently. Owing to. Although.

Who would manage the volunteer recruitment and scheduling?. Volunteer Coordinator. Case Manager. First Aid Technician. Program Assistant.

Match the words that rhyme. Style. Eight. Mail. Height.

The expressions because, since, and as are followed by a clause. True or false?. V. F.

Which of the following expressions could we use to complete the sentence: We couldn't go hiking _____ the rain?. Because of. Due to. Because. Owing to.

When we want to give permission, we use can or may, but not could. True or false?. V. F.

Which of the following is NOT a good way to apologise?. I'm delighted to... Sorry for... I'd like to apologise for... I'm sorry.

The language of memos should be direct, concise, and factual. True or false?. V. F.

Which of the following is NOT a good way to accept an apology?. I couldn't care less. No problem. That's OK. No worries.

Match the two parts of the expressions. Stand. Say. Cover. Greet.

All these words have the same vowel sound: white, site, tight, away, slight. True or false?. F. V.

Match the expressions with their meanings. Sorry, I forgot to turn off my mobile phone. Sorry? I didn't quite catch your question. I'm sorry you failed your exam.

We can use only two of the following modal verbs to complete the sentence: It's my birthday tomorrow, but you ____ buy me a present. Which ones?. Must. Don't have to. Can. Needn't.

How can you complete the following sentence? When I was 6 years old... Seleccione una o más de una: I can play the piano. I was able to read and write. I could ride a bike. I will be able to sing.

Which of the following is NOT a good way to accept an apology?. I couldn't care less. That's OK. No problem. No worries.

When we want to give permission, we use can or may, but not could. True or false?. V. F.

How can you complete the following sentence? When I was 6 years old... I can play the piano. I will be able to sing. I was able to read and write. I could ride a bike.